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Woman as a Vase

Xiangxiang Huang

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Xiang Xiang, born in 1999 in China and now based in London, is a designer of cultural exploration and artistic expression.

 In her postgraduate studies at the London College of Fashion in Fashion Artefact, Xiang Xiang delved into themes related to women, seamlessly incorporating her body into the creative process. Inspired by her Chinese cultural background, she explored broader themes such as feminism and the objectification of women, redefining femininity through her experimentation with various fashion materials.During her undergraduate studies focused on jewelry design, Xiang Xiang broke traditional boundaries by experimenting with unconventional materials. This exploration aimed to blend opposites—tradition and innovation, virtual and real, self and other.

 Xiang Xiang's artistic journey is a fusion of cultural influences, challenging norms, and addressing contemporary societal themes. With a keen eye for innovative design and a commitment to exploring new territories, she continues to reshape the narrative surrounding body and fashion, serving as a testament to the interplay of personal identity, cultural exploration, and artistic expression.

Xiang Xiang, born in 1999 in China and now based in London, is a designer of cultural exploratio...

The artworks delve into the portrayal of women through the artist's unique perspective, focusing on the female gaze. Its primary objective is to critically examine the pervasive issue of objectifying women by deconstructing the female visage. Through an innovative blend of cubist creative techniques and the use of fetishistic fashion materials like latex and leather, the artist carefully reconstructs female faces, showcasing their unique qualities. The resulting series of static artworks eloquently capture dynamic transformations.

Engaging with the series, viewers witness a noticeable metamorphosis. Initially akin to containers perpetuating objectification, the artworks evolve into symbolic totem poles. These totem poles transcend their initial role, embodying the profound concept of the worship of women. This transformative journey actively opposes and prevents the objectification of women, reshaping the narrative into a celebration and deep reverence for women's inherent strength and beauty. The project challenges existing norms and provides a visual discourse encouraging a shift from objectification to empowerment and appreciation for the multifaceted essence of womanhood.

Final work

  • This is the first in a series of works that begin to explore the objectification of the female, still in the form of a vase and with the function of a
  • This is the first in a series of works that begin to explore the objectification of the female, still in the form of a vase and with the function of a
  • This is the first in a series of works that begin to explore the objectification of the female, still in the form of a vase and with the function of a
  • This piece is the second in a series in which the function of the vase is reduced to almost nothing and the shape of the totem pole gradually emerges.
  • This piece is the second in a series in which the function of the vase is reduced to almost nothing and the shape of the totem pole gradually emerges.
  • This piece is the second in a series in which the function of the vase is reduced to almost nothing and the shape of the totem pole gradually emerges.
  • The function of the vase disappears and femininity begins to emerge.
  • The function of the vase disappears and femininity begins to emerge.
  • The funcition of vase disappears and femininity is revealed.
  • Group photo of the series
  • Group photo of the series

Research and process

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Woman as a Vase

The artworks delve into the portrayal of women through the artist's unique perspective, focusing on the female gaze. Its primary objective is to critically examine the pervasive issue of objectifying women by deconstructing the female visage. Through an innovative blend of cub...

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